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U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Win First-Ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket Title

Côte d’Ivoire captured their first-ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket title in Kigali, defeating Cameroon in the 2025 final. Led by Irené Raphael Ouédraogo’s dominant double-double and Minty Oka’s scoring brilliance, the Ivorians marked a historic new era for African basketball.

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August 12, 2025

Guinea's Elephants stun favourites South Sudan in major 2025 AfroBasket upset

Guinea, making their third consecutive trip to the AfroBasket, have a young squad eager to put their nation on the map after years in the shadows, while South Sudan, a side that has taken African basketball by storm in the last five years, reaching the World Cup and Olympics, are chasing a maiden African title.

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August 3, 2025

Nigeria Holds off Senegal to Extend Winning Streak, Reach Women’s AfroBasket Final

In a remake of the 2023 Women’s AfroBasket Final, this time set one stage earlier, Nigeria once again dominated Senegal 75-68 to book their fifth straight ticket to the Championship Game. But the reigning champions had to face some demons on the way.

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August 3, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire Survive Uganda Comeback to Clinch Seventh at 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan

Côte d’Ivoire edged Uganda 78-71 in the 7th-place playoff at AfroBasket Women 2025, surviving a late Gazelles comeback after dominating the second quarter with a 25-5 run to finish their home campaign on a high.

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August 2, 2025

Cameroon Roars to Victory, Crushes Côte d’Ivoire in Classification Showdown to Earn 5th Place Shot

Cameroon overwhelmed Côte d’Ivoire 83-68 with dominant shooting and lockdown defence in their classification showdown. Jessica Thomas led a fierce Lionesses response, outscoring the hosts 32-11 in Q2 to secure a statement win and a shot at fifth-place.

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August 1, 2025

D’Tigresses Storm into AfroBasket 2025 Semifinals with Dominant Win over Cameroon

Nigeria’s D’Tigresses extended their AfroBasket unbeaten streak to 27 games, thrashing hosts Cameroon 83-47. Dominant in all facets, the reigning champions advanced to the semifinals, edging closer to a record-breaking fifth straight continental title.

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August 1, 2025

Senegal Stuns Hosts Côte d'Ivoire to Reach AfroBasket Semifinals and Book World Cup Qualifier spot

Senegal ended host nation Côte d’Ivoire’s AfroBasket title hopes with a dramatic 66-60 comeback win, securing a semifinal spot and a ticket to the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in front of a stunned crowd in Abidjan.

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July 31, 2025

Cameroon Breaks Angola’s Spirit with a 21-Point Rout

Cameroon planted the final nail in Angola's coffin with a 21-point rout, as they qualified for the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 Quarter-Finals. Led by Jessica Thomas, Dulcy Fankam, and Marguerite Effa, the Indomitable Lionesses paved their way to success from tip-off and never looked back.

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July 28, 2025

Ten Years, Twenty-Six Wins: Nigeria March to Quarterfinals with Grit and History

Nigeria extended their AfroBasket dominance with a hard-fought 60-55 win over Mozambique, securing a quarterfinal spot and stretching their unbeaten run to 26 games. Ezinne Kalu stepped up again, proving why she’s a former MVP.

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July 26, 2025

Laetitia Sahie Shines as Côte d’Ivoire Stun Egypt in AfroBasket Women 2025 Opener on Home Soil

Côte d’Ivoire opened AfroBasket Women 2025 with a dominant 75-63 win over Egypt. Laetitia Sahie led the hosts with 23 points as the Ivorians proved they’re not just hosts, they’re serious title contenders in Abidjan.

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July 26, 2025

Nigeria Dominate Rwanda 92-45 to Begin AfroBasket Women 2025 Title Defense in Ruthless Fashion

Defending champions Nigeria crushed Rwanda 92-45 to open their AfroBasket Women 2025 campaign. Elizabeth Balogun led five players in double figures as Nigeria extended their unbeaten run and sent a strong message to Group C rivals.

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July 17, 2025

Nigeria: FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 Team Profile

By far, they have been the best team on the continent in the past 10 years and have not dropped in that period. All eyes will definitely be on the Coach Wakama-led team as they gun for a 5th title in a row with other teams looking to halt that run and also qualify for the World Cup. Can DTigress avoid some off-court drama and complacency to be able to fly highest at the end of the tourney in Abidjan?

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June 26, 2025

D’Tigress Name Star-Studded 20-Player Squad to Defend FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Crown

Nigeria’s D’Tigress unveil a loaded 20-player roster for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. Led by FIBA Euroleague star Amy Okonkwo, WCBA star Ezinne Kalu, and Promise Amukamara, the reigning champions chase a historic fifth straight title amid WNBA player-release controversy.